The sound on this page is the funeral dirge from the JFK Funeral march . This was played when the casket was taken from the Capital Rotunda to Arlington National Cemetary.

Today, we understand that peace through strength is more than a slogan. In a world such as ours, it's a moral necessity, and in the tough job of preserving the peace and defending our nation's independence and freedom, the U.S. Marines have always been there, ready to do their duty.